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Wishnia Family History

Wishnia Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wishner, Ishii, Krishna, Wishart, Winship, Mishkin, Nishi, Wisener

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Where is the Wishnia family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishnia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wishnia ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wishnia ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Wishnia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishnia census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 90 immigration records available for the last name Wishnia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Wishnia. For the veterans among your Wishnia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishnia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Wishnia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wishnia in 1965 was 72, and 80 in 2001.

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